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4 thoughts on “Pennsylvania Alligator Shot”

People who are sensitive (perhaps overly so) to the treatment of animals may get mad that the alligator was shot. But that’s misplaced anger. They should get angry at the person that brought it to PA in the first place, and who set it loose. I have never understood this need for “exotic” pets; it seems a tad narcissistic to me. “Look at me, I’m different, I don’t have a run-of-the-mill dog or cat, or an insipid hamster. I have reptile that can grow to large size and kill me, eventually. I’m cool!”

To make seasoning mix, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, oregano, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a jar with tight fitting lid
Shake well to combine
Mixture may be stored up to 3 months
When ready to cook, gut gator tailmeat into 1/2″ cubes
Roll each cube in 1 tablespoon of the mixture
Cook over high heat on an outdoor barbecue grill or under the oven broiler for 4-6 minutes, or until gator tailmeat is white and firm to the touch
The seasoning mixture will coat up to 24 (4oz.) servings of gator tail
Serve warm with lemon wedges